Police in Nakasongola district have rescued two girls who suffered burns at the hands of their own mother, who accused them of stealing bean soup. The victims, whose names have been withheld due to their status as minors, are aged six and four, both pupils at Kamu Kamu Nursery School in Kakoooge town council, Nakasongola district. Preliminary investigations reveal that the alleged perpetrator, 27-year-old Namuwonge Justine, a resident of Kyabutaika village in Nakasongola district, lit a charcoal stove and burned her children’s hands, claiming they had stolen sauce. She then intentionally kept the two little girls at home without seeking…
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Armed thugs have once again in a space of just five days, raided Kyotera B cell in Mabaale town council in Kagadi district and robbed at gunpoint a businesswoman Shamilla Nakawesi. The incident occurred at around 8 pm on Wednesday night. The gunmen waylaid Nakawesi, who operates a motorcycle shop as she was returning home from her shop. They emerged from a nearby bush, brandishing firearms, and forcibly held her at gunpoint. They ordered her to surrender all the money she had in her possession. After getting the money, the thugs fired bullets into the air before fleeing the scene.…
The Little Sisters of Mary Immaculate of Gulu are seeking sh3 billion to aid the refurbishment of their dilapidated structures and the construction of a new residence for sisters. Founded in 1936, the Little sisters of Mary Immaculate is an indigenous Congregation of Catholic Sisters under the Gulu Archdiocese in Northern Uganda. Leaders of the congregation, however, say that for the past years, nuns have been enduring poor living conditions owing to dilapidated structures at the convent, which is now 78 years old. Sister Grace Angelina Aciro, the Superior General of the congregation told Uganda Radio Network Wednesday that structures…
The Animal Feeds Bill has been tabled before Parliament. The Bill seeks to provide legislative framework for the operationalization of the animal feeds policy by regulating the production, importation, exportation and marking of animal feeds and by establishing the animal feeds committee to regulate the production, importation, exportation and marking of animal feeds. The Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Hon. Frank Tumwebaze, presented the Bill during the plenary sitting of the House on Wednesday 25 October 2023. “Inadequate animal nutrition was identified as one of the factors that limit Uganda’s production of livestock products,” Tumwebaze said, adding that…
The Ministry of Education and Sports has commenced construction of its own headquarters. This initiative is anticipated to result in annual savings of 4.5 billion shillings, which they have been spending on rent. Currently, the ministry rents office spaces for its technical staff, and departments in various private buildings, including Legacy Towers in Nakasero for higher education and basic education officers, Rwenzori Courts for various projects, and Statistic House, which houses the Sports department, among others. Janet Kataha Museveni, the Minister of Education and Sports notes that having their own headquarters has been one of the priorities for the ministry…
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has revealed a collection of 85 billion shillings in the last four months under the Authorized Economic Operators- AEO program. During the four-month period, the 57 AEOs carried out 447 import transactions with partners in China, signifying the program’s impact on international trade. According to the figure is highly promising, emphasizing the significance of the AEO program in enhancing revenue operations. According to the World Customs Organisation, an AEO is a party involved in the international movement of goods that has been approved by, or on behalf of, a national Customs administration as complying with WCO…
The University of Exeter in the United Kingdom has announced its plans to launch a Master’s Degree program in Witchcraft and Magic, with classes set to commence in September 2024. The university believes that this unique academic endeavour will serve as a platform for students to develop crucial skills such as creative thinking, analytical thinking, curiosity, resilience, flexibility, motivation, and self-awareness, which will prove invaluable in various aspects of life and careers. The one-year Master’s program will delve into a wide array of subjects, encompassing history, literature, philosophy, archaeology, sociology, psychology, drama, and religion to comprehensively explore the multifaceted role…
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has disclosed that two Senior Four candidates gave birth shortly before exams. Jenipher Kalule, the UNEB principal communications officer, disclosed that these incidents happened before the Chemistry and Physics exams on Monday and Tuesday, respectively. The first candidate, hailing from Kibaale District, successfully delivered a healthy baby boy approximately one hour before her scheduled examination. The second candidate, from Gulu, underwent a Caesarean section late on Monday night to deliver her child. She appeared on Tuesday morning to write her Chemistry exam. These two cases bring the total number of candidates who have given…
The Deputy Commander of Land Forces, Maj Gen Francis Takirwa has commissioned a total of 60 housing units at the 403 Infantry Brigade headquarters in Matany Sub-county, Napak District. The commissioned units whose construction commenced on May 25, 2022 are part of the 30,000 units aimed at addressing the accommodation and welfare of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF). In his remarks, Takirwa said that the construction of the housing units is in line with the vision of the Commander-in-Chief to see that every security personnel in UPDF, Police, and Prisons lives decently. ’‘We are now shifting from traditional ways…
Jinja High Court has convicted Daniel Muwanga, the pastor of Rock Base Church in Jinja City Southern Division on two counts of forgery and uttering false documents. He was found guilty by Lady Justice Winifred Nabisinde who fined him Shillings 2 million. Muwanga was charged in 2020 with forging documents related to 3.5 acres of land that he allegedly grabbed from his family friend, Reverend Canon Charles Irongo, the deacon of Kyando Parish in Mayuge District. The disputed land is situated in Kyamagwa Cell in Jinja City Northern Division. It was reported that Irongo had sought financial assistance from Muwanga…